2005 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FH05 DVB
2005 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 130,002 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH05 DVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 130,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH05 DVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (FH05 DVB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
FH05 DVB Mileage History
- 26/10/2023126,448 mi
- 24/10/2024128,403 mi+1,955 mi
- 04/11/2024128,403 mi
- 21/10/2025129,961 mi+1,558 mi
- 31/10/2025130,002 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 1,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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